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Page 1 of 3 Heidi Hall From: wendy simenson Sent: 6/25/2003 11:14 AM To: Hall, Heidi Subject: downtown revitalization JUN Z 5 2003 Hi Heidi,hope you are having a fun and interesting experience collating comments on the downtown revitalization project. I hope that it is ok that i am doing completing the survey this way. 1. I think the combining of commercial and residential space downtown is a tried and true concept.In big cities,parking several blocks away from where you live,work or shop is common.I am not sure how that distance will be perceived in the small town atmosphere i believe we are trying to create. 2.I love the brick and stone facades on the buildings. It makes them very appealing to look at and they maintain their clean new appearance for a long time. The rounded building on the bluff block architecturally adds interest to the structure. 3.I am totally opposed to building in the"Jackson Square open space" area.I think that putting a building in the square is in total conflict with the goal of increasing visibility and access to the river.That area is a great spot for holding a farmers market,art fair,parking for downtown businesses and concerts in the park etc.After Art Soup I talked to owners of 8 businesses downtown.All were very happy with the increased exposure it gave them by increasing traffic downtown.7 of the 8 said that they had very good sales.I think that it would be a great mistake to build in the Jackson Square open space.It would definitely be easiest for the developers but the worst case scenario for downtown businesses. 4.I would love to see the city work on the river walk and increase the park presence along the river.Downtown Elk River is home to a beautiful stretch of the Mississippi River.We need to do a better job of sharing 6/25/2003